Hurghada Water Temperature
Updated Sun 05:38 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Sep 20, 2026, 05:38 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.9°C
82.2°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 20, 2026, 05:38 (Africa/Cairo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.3°C below
The typical September average is 28.2°C (82.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 28.3°C, versus 28.4°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Hurghada, typical monthly averages range from about 21.3°C (70.3°F) in February to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Hurghada has been 28.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Hurghada, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1–22.9°C | 22.5°C / 72.5°F |
| February | 20.9–21.6°C | 21.3°C / 70.3°F |
| March | 22.0–22.3°C | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
| April | 22.7–23.7°C | 23.1°C / 73.6°F |
| May | 24.3–25.0°C | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| June | 25.9–27.2°C | 26.6°C / 79.9°F |
| July | 28.1–29.7°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| August | 29.0–30.2°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| September | 27.8–28.8°C | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| October | 26.6–26.9°C | 26.7°C / 80.1°F |
| November | 25.0–26.5°C | 25.9°C / 78.6°F |
| December | 23.1–24.6°C | 24.0°C / 75.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (27.29, 33.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Hurghada in January
Typical January water temperature near Hurghada is 22.5°C (72.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–22.9°C.
Hurghada in February
Typical February water temperature near Hurghada is 21.3°C (70.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.9–21.6°C.
Hurghada in March
Typical March water temperature near Hurghada is 22.1°C (71.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–22.3°C.
Hurghada in April
Typical April water temperature near Hurghada is 23.1°C (73.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.7–23.7°C.
Hurghada in May
Typical May water temperature near Hurghada is 24.6°C (76.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.3–25.0°C.
Hurghada in June
Typical June water temperature near Hurghada is 26.6°C (79.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.2°C.
Hurghada in July
Typical July water temperature near Hurghada is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–29.7°C.
Hurghada in August
Typical August water temperature near Hurghada is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–30.2°C.
Hurghada in September
Typical September water temperature near Hurghada is 28.2°C (82.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.8°C.
Hurghada in October
Typical October water temperature near Hurghada is 26.7°C (80.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–26.9°C.
Hurghada in November
Typical November water temperature near Hurghada is 25.9°C (78.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–26.5°C.
Hurghada in December
Typical December water temperature near Hurghada is 24.0°C (75.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.1–24.6°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 26.3°C / 79.4°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| July | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| August | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| September | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2678 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Hurghada
Gateway to Giftun Island's reefs and turquoise lagoons on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
- Area
- Red Sea Governorate
Hurghada Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Hurghada today?
The current sea surface temperature near Hurghada is 27.9°C (82.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Hurghada?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Hurghada?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Hurghada today?
At 27.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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